FAC eyes larger Farnborough presence after record airshow demand
FAC eyes larger Farnborough presence after record airshow demand
Farnborough Aerospace Consortium says demand for its 2028 Farnborough Airshow stand is already close to capacity after a record presence at this year’s event.
Airbus expands Belfast A220 wing plant to support production ramp-up
Airbus expands Belfast A220 wing plant to support production ramp-up
Airbus has started a major expansion of its Belfast A220 wing factory, adding production space and a third autoclave as it targets 13 aircraft per month by 2028.
British Army hits the target with new radar system
British Army hits the target with new radar system
Gunners from the British Army are using the wide open spaces of Canada to test a new radar system that can detect threats and guide artillery on to their targets.
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FAC eyes larger Farnborough presence after record airshow demand
FAC eyes larger Farnborough presence after record airshow demand
Farnborough Aerospace Consortium says demand for its 2028 Farnborough Airshow stand is already close to capacity after a record presence at this year’s event.
Defence
Royal Navy patrol ship conducts first in class flight of Malloy drone
Royal Navy patrol ship conducts first in class flight of Malloy drone
Building from Operation Highmast, the Royal Navy announced it has trailed the Malloy T-150B cargo drone from its patrol class vessels for the first time.
Security
AI to reduce 101 wait times and free up police time
AI to reduce 101 wait times and free up police time
A new AI call-routing system for 101 will get callers to the right service faster, whilst freeing up police to focus on tackling crime.
Space
Austrian ENPULSION moves to acquire UK space propulsion specialist Lift Me Off
Austrian ENPULSION moves to acquire UK space propulsion specialist Lift Me Off
Austrian spacecraft propulsion manufacturer ENPULSION has agreed to acquire British specialist Lift Me Off, bringing together electric and chemical propulsion capabilities in a deal that will require UK Government approval.
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The price of transformation: The biggest losers in the UK’s Defence Investment Plan
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The price of transformation: The biggest losers in the UK’s Defence Investment Plan
Britain’s 2026 Defence Investment Plan promises more money, more autonomous systems and greater military mass. But the transformation comes at a price, with established capabilities disappearing before all of their successors are ready.
The UK wants sovereign drones, but who makes the batteries?
The UK wants sovereign drones, but who makes the batteries?
The UK is putting more than £5 billion into drones and autonomous systems, with UK industry expected to benefit. But building a drone in the UK is not the same as controlling the supply chain inside it. Volklec CCO Johan Andersson tells ADS Advance why battery cells could become one of the hardest dependencies to break.
FAC eyes larger Farnborough presence after record airshow demand
FAC eyes larger Farnborough presence after record airshow demand
Farnborough Aerospace Consortium says demand for its 2028 Farnborough Airshow stand is already close to capacity after a record presence at this year’s event.
Airbus expands Belfast A220 wing plant to support production ramp-up
Airbus expands Belfast A220 wing plant to support production ramp-up
Airbus has started a major expansion of its Belfast A220 wing factory, adding production space and a third autoclave as it targets 13 aircraft per month by 2028.
B&H Worldwide appoints Matt Silverberg as CEO
B&H Worldwide appoints Matt Silverberg as CEO
With the appointment of Matt Silverberg as its new Chief Executive Officer, B&H Worldwide aims to accelerate the growth of its specialist logistics solutions for the global aerospace industry.
Austrian ENPULSION moves to acquire UK space propulsion specialist Lift Me Off
Austrian ENPULSION moves to acquire UK space propulsion specialist Lift Me Off
Austrian spacecraft propulsion manufacturer ENPULSION has agreed to acquire British specialist Lift Me Off, bringing together electric and chemical propulsion capabilities in a deal that will require UK Government approval.
Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone gains £300m investment as Dell establishes Scottish base
Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone gains £300m investment as Dell establishes Scottish base
A £202 million guarantee from the UK National Wealth Fund has attracted an investment of £300 million in Lanarkshire’s AI Growth Zone, which with Dell Technologies establishing a base there too, is set to support over 3,400 skilled jobs.
UK satellite funding targets connectivity ‘not-spots’ for farmers and remote railways
UK satellite funding targets connectivity ‘not-spots’ for farmers and remote railways
British farmers and passengers travelling through remote parts of Scotland could gain better connectivity through a new £13 million package backing 16 UK satellite communications projects.
FAC eyes larger Farnborough presence after record airshow demand
FAC eyes larger Farnborough presence after record airshow demand
Farnborough Aerospace Consortium says demand for its 2028 Farnborough Airshow stand is already close to capacity after a record presence at this year’s event.
British Army hits the target with new radar system
British Army hits the target with new radar system
Gunners from the British Army are using the wide open spaces of Canada to test a new radar system that can detect threats and guide artillery on to their targets.
Royal Navy patrol ship conducts first in class flight of Malloy drone
Royal Navy patrol ship conducts first in class flight of Malloy drone
Building from Operation Highmast, the Royal Navy announced it has trailed the Malloy T-150B cargo drone from its patrol class vessels for the first time.
UK defence jobs jump by 26,000 as MoD spending supports 274,000 workers
UK defence jobs jump by 26,000 as MoD spending supports 274,000 workers
Ministry of Defence spending with UK industry now supports one in every 100 jobs, according to new figures.
Darktrace among first cybersecurity firms selected to integrate risk signals into Microsoft Agent 365
Darktrace among first cybersecurity firms selected to integrate risk signals into Microsoft Agent 365
The integration will bring Darktrace’s behavioural risk signals into Microsoft Agent 365, enabling customers to view organisation-specific insights alongside Microsoft signals in a single interface.
Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone gains £300m investment as Dell establishes Scottish base
Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone gains £300m investment as Dell establishes Scottish base
A £202 million guarantee from the UK National Wealth Fund has attracted an investment of £300 million in Lanarkshire’s AI Growth Zone, which with Dell Technologies establishing a base there too, is set to support over 3,400 skilled jobs.
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